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Cell wall inhibitors
Pharmacology Exam
6
Pharmacology
Professional
12/11/2012

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Term
bacterial cell wall
Definition
complex, semi-rigid structure surrounding plasma membrane
Term
gram staining
Definition
fixation, crystal violet, iodine treatment, decolorization, counter stain safranin
Term
gram positive staining
Definition
stains purple with violet because it does not wash off with acetone/alcohol
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gram negative staining
Definition
is red because violet washes off with acetone/alcohol and is subsequently stained with safarin
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gram-positive cell wall
Definition
has an extensive cell wall where the violet gets trapped
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gram-negative cell wall
Definition
cell wall is much more minor component, ONLY gran-neg outer membrane
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